Anyway, we just got a small boat and are going to be out in the bay (Annapolis area) and doing a little bit of fishing (and hopefully some bar hopping !!).

I do not fish. What is a good start as far as equipment goes (on a budget). I am doing this because it gets me out on the water and I won't mind giving something new a shot. My wife used to fish a lot with her father, but she has no clue about equipment and truth is, neither do I.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.